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“During these times, it may be hard for you to see all the little things we do to avoid intimacy. Instead of clinginess, try support. Instead of agonizing, try releasing. Self-pity is just sadness in the pejorative.”- Renata Adler. As an experienced clinician with almost twenty years of promoting “the bigger picture,” I understand the inevitable strains of societal pressures and mounting anxieties that precipitate today’s emotional supply and demand. And moreover, how our immediate environments (both personal and professional), less than secure attachments, and unresolved traumas tend to strip us of our inherent worth and propagate low self-esteem. Our pasts can slowly rob us from our intrinsic worth and freedoms if we aren’t careful. Let’s remain vigilant to our reactionary minds that sometimes cause us to flail in unnecessary despair. I have applied psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, CBT, strength-based, inner child workings, and trauma focused therapies within acute psychiatric and multiple behavioral health settings for most of all my career. Since graduating with my Bachelors Degree in 2006, then Masters Degree in 2010 and eventually gaining licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in 2014, I also have learned and grown from the beautifully destructive cycles of life. I respect the individual in relation to their environment and offer my utmost sincerity and earnest attempts at a full understanding of the person as a whole being, from start to never finish. I utilize humor and satire as a form of stress relief. I can comfortably guide you to embrace the normality of your dysfunctions while highlighting the uniqueness of life, and begin to feel a little less consumed. I am an attentive listener with a tender spot for all of humankind. I truly hope I am granted the privilege of working with you.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Genna Lo Presti. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Genna has made me feel so comfortable opening up and receiving help with all of my concerns. I never feel judged by her as I have in the past with other therapists. Genna’s guidance and assistance is always delivered in a way that is kind and encouraging and at the ends of our sessions I always feel so much better as well as empowered to make changes in my life, even if just in my perspective, to improve my joy, peace, acceptance, relationships, and so on!
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with Genna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Genna is great! I’ve finally been able to start processing a lot of things I’ve carried around for most of my life and it feels freeing. Genna has been a great resource to help me work through processing and understanding the experiences that led me to therapy in the first place.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Genna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Genna has helped me so much! She is so kind and understanding. I’ve never felt uncomfortable telling her even the deepest parts of me. She’s never been judgmental about any of it. She has a very professional approach yet at the same time, a very personal approach for my specific mental health needs. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Genna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. She’s is extremely resourceful and ensures that your mental health related needs are met.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She has been a big help in this dark time.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Genna has been great so far and really receptive of my issues. She has significant experience and it is evident in her communication and approaches. Really grateful to have matched with her!
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Genna has been extremely helpful during such a difficult time in my life. Genna offers great advice and i feel she is extremely genuine and makes me feel heard. i’m very very grateful for her. thanks genna <3
Written on Jan 08, 2023 after therapy with Genna for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Professional, attentive, and genuinly caring. Truly listens and picks up on my therapy needs and actually follows up on them. Amazing therapist!
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Genna for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Genna was amazing every step of the way. I was raised around a lot of mental health stigma, so getting going on this process and opening up was a huge challenge for me. Genna gave me a lot of support and encouragement that I needed. Whenever we spoke they made feel completely comfortable and safe to share what I needed to. And normally by the end of our sessions I felt considerably better than at the start of the session. If you need a partner to help you with difficult times or just sorting through your life and thoughts Genna is an excellent choice.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Genna for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
She's fantastic
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Genna for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
amazing!! <3
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Genna has been a wonderful support to me during what has felt like some of the most trying times I’ve had in recent history. She has also helped me to sort through some of the difficulties in my past. She’s very conscientious and checks in frequently which has really made feel good. She’s an excellent listener and overall compassionate and understanding person. I really enjoyed my experience with her so much.
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's been very comforting
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
I had such an amazing experience with My counselor! I started counseling because I was unsure of so many things and she really helped me see and appreciate who I was and what I was dealing with. A truly tremendous experience I will always carry with me and I very highly recommend her! Truly a wonderful counselor and human being. Can’t thank her enough!!!!!
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
GLO P. and I have only had 2 sessions at this point, but she has provided me with educational resources that are helping me understand myself a bit more, and I feel supported throughout the week when she checks on me on the BH app. Already I have started to make changes in my life based on things I’ve learned working with GLO P.
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Genna is a open and compassionate therapist. She checks in on me which makes me feel supported. I am glad to have been paired up with her.
Written on Jul 30, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Genna is absolutely amazing! She’s really helped/helping me through some things that I never thought would get resolved. I’ve manage to open up to her more than I ever have or would to anyone else. Her expertise and delivery of the sessions are brilliant. I’m so glad I got matched with Genna and look forward to my sessions every week!!
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Genna has been very attentive to me since we began, and has been very patient, kind, and flexible with me. She is open minded, and has been very helpful in teaching me coping mechanisms and working through past trauma. She is also very good about keeping her appointments. 10/10 would recommend
Written on Jul 18, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
very loving and friendly. was a great help during troubled times as well as good times.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
An amazing person who truly cares about you and can identify exactly what you need to pay attention to and work on in order for you to become happier. Will be there for you at every single step, advise you and share with you her knowledge. Fully dedicated to making things happen.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Genna is very skilled at building a confident rapport, as well as being able to identify issues you may not even have realised yourself. She has taught me a lot about myself in the short few weeks I have been speaking with her and is already making a positive impact on my life.
Written on Apr 18, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Genna is very caring and puts a lot of effort into the counselling process. She has quickly understood my problems and actually helped me understand them better myself. She has introduced new perspectives and made me see new paths forward. I'm very happy with having her as my counsellor.
Written on Apr 06, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Genna is a kind, thoughtful and positive person. We are very sympatico. Would highly recommend her especially for women with trust issues.
Written on Mar 15, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and trauma and abuse
She helped me when I was having the hardest time of my life by providing not only a listening ear, but important advice and ideas that helped me improve myself.
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Genna has been great to work with, very professional and compassionate.
Written on Jan 16, 2020 after therapy with Genna for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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